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Orchestra Soli STB, SATB Choir, Picc, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Clt, 4 Fg, 4 Cor, 2 Pist, 2 Tr, 3 Trb, Perc, Arpa, 2 Vl, Va, Vc, Cb, organ SKU: CA.2709549 Composed by Charles Francois Gounod. Edited by Frank Hondgen. Messe Solennelle De Ste. Cecile. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin, Whole church year / Omni tempore. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1855. CG 56. 16 pages. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 27.095/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2709549). ISBN 9790007200299. Language: Latin. Shining rays stream from the 'Messe de sainte Cecile'. At first people were dazzled, then bewitched, then overcome. This is how the composer Camille Saint-Saens described his impression of what was probably Charles Gounod's best-known setting of the mass. The work written in 1855 in honor of the patron saint of church music, soon became well-known beyond the borders of France and acquired a degree of popularity like almost no other sacred composition. In the Messe de sainte Cecile, Gounod combines sublime simplicity with operatic-dramatic elements and a colorful, effective orchestration. Critical edition in proven Carus quality. Score and part available separately - see item CA.2709500.